Principles of Public Health Assessment task: Needs Assessment Word count limit: 2500 General Guidance Your assignment should be word processed (handwritten assignments are not accepted), using time new roman size 12 font, double spaced, with numbered pages and your student number printed as a footer on every page. The word limits stated for this assignment excludes the reference list at the end of the assignment but includes all text in the main body of the assignment (including direct quotations, in-text citations, footnotes, tables, diagrams and graphs). Please be aware that exceeding the word count limit will affect the academic judgement of the piece of work and may result in the award of a lower mark. Appendices are not considered a supplement, and thus, will not be assessed as part of the content of the assignment. As such, they will not contribute to the grade awarded, however it may be appropriate to use an Appendices section for any material which is a useful reference for the reader. Please note that appendices are not included in the word count. The majority of references should come from primary sources (e.g., journal articles, conference papers, reports, etc.) although you can also utilise area specific textbooks. You must ensure that you use the University of Suffolk’s Harvard style of referencing. Please indicate the word count length at the end of your assignment. Marking and assessment This assignment will be marked out of 100% This assignment contributes 50% of the total module marks. Learning outcomes assessed in this assessment 3. Discuss and critically appraise the role of local, national and international public health programmes, health directives and health initiatives. 4. Demonstrate a critical understanding, knowledge and ability to conduct a health needs assessment in supporting evidence-based public health practice. Assessment Guidelines Conduct a health needs assessment on a defined population – this definition can be geographical, cultural, generational or any other clearly defining demographic – and identify their key health needs and priorities.
